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Drones are no longer just a toy for the rich and famous, nor are they something out of a futuristic spy film.

These days, drones have become popular amongst a whole range of groups and agencies.

NSW Police have piloted them in search and rescue operations and used them for surveillance, surf lifesaving organisations have used them to spot sharks, film makers, surveyors, real estate agents and farmers have all made good use of the remote devices.

And let’s not forget that they’re really fun to fly, so recreational use is also on the rise.

Indeed, there have been a string of near-misses, and people doing silly things – like the guy who wanted a sausage from the sizzle at his local Bunnings, and people using the devices for practical jokes, which aren’t always funny to their intended targets.

While CASA does not provide specific guidelines relating to privacy, drone flyers are urged to check with their state and territory privacy and trespass laws to avoid doing the wrong thing, as in some cases the fines for breaching such rules can be hefty, in some cases up to $9,000.